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xmrigg.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.CoinMiner File reputation report
MD5 6b33c34623f3051a996f38e536d158af
Latest seen 2022-02-19 23:15:40 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-04-25 19:12:14 (8 years ago)
Size 882 KB
Publisher www.xmrig.com
Product XMRig

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Detection name
Risk.CoinMiner
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-02-19 23:15:40 (4 years ago)
File hash
6b33c34623f3051a996f38e536d158af
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner.

Timeline

First seen 2018-04-25 19:12:14 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-19 23:15:40 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: www.xmrig.com. Product metadata: XMRig.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

File context

xmrigg.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with XMRig. The reported company name is www.xmrig.com. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-19 23:15:40 (4 years ago).

If xmrigg.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Risk.CoinMiner.

File Details

Product Name: XMRig
Company Name: www.xmrig.com
MD5: 6b33c34623f3051a996f38e536d158af
Size: 882 KB
First Published: 2018-04-25 19:12:14 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-19 23:15:40 (4 years ago)
Status: Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-19 23:15:40 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

xmrigg.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Common Places:

%commonappdata%
%windir%
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\appserv\www
%temp%
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3023200524-2856637149-2266792237-1004
%profile%\videos\xmrig-2.5.3-gcc-win64
%desktop%\monero pasta
%desktop%
%windir%\vss\writers

ThreatInfo has observed xmrigg.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

File Names:

57 observed names
Mining.exe xmrig.exe yam1.exe sysConfig.bat websock.exe system6.exe start.exe xm.exe system10.exe te.exe yam2.exe services.exe SteamClient.exe te.exe.quarantined crss.exe svchost.exe $RN741LI.exe $RG9UE0A.exe $R82762E.exe $RRQ2P4J.exe $R3UDINU.exe me (2).exe Crs.exe $RNIZQ86.exe $RW3BRZP.exe $RW08KGJ.exe $R6JOX17.exe $RPPL9HZ.exe $R76W4NN.exe $R1RIBWA.exe $R7FNVLF.exe $RN0AGHB.exe $R3B0V6Z.exe $RD19HBU.exe $R74CDZ5.exe $R1QTJP2.exe $RHI6KG0.exe $RFXGYSW.exe $ROX3U42.exe $R6XGRHF.exe $RQWWZNL.exe $RQIVFHT.exe $ROIP4E1.exe $RQXVDFU.exe $RL37JB9.exe $RN6VYIO.exe $RBJ7MB9.exe $RHVMXXL.exe $RYCRZGW.exe $RUWEHXM.exe $RWGKY09.exe $RWKPBQQ.exe $RWWX188.exe $RXGFUJ4.exe $RYGJMND.exe $RX2Z4KG.exe xmrigg.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen xmrigg.exe across 29 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 43.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 43.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows Server 2008 R2 48.4%
Windows 10 19.9%
Windows Server 2012 R2 14.6%
Windows 7 13.6%
Windows Server 2012 1.9%
Windows 8.1 1.3%
Windows Server 2016 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for xmrigg.exe is Windows Server 2008 R2 with 48.4% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

xmrigg.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000014e0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 902400

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 732160 bytes · 81.1% of section data
MD5 5ac15574328b68571cb98d8e33b96bd8
.data 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 c43a340ec5aca65db1d02a61a34b3f6a
.rdata 82432 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 73be56d1dfbe193de6d326d3fe47ef99
.pdata 23552 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 70ea5aab23204cb5f5aa8fd6771cc7a2
.xdata 22016 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f6d4825267e966988214bf1fdb3f25fb
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 905f1fc2d68a3941caf589ffb9a9d369
.idata 12288 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 c8158db09e2491fa4db493da14ef9fe6
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 205a07a8ea4656e16516d951fe476cdb
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 23808 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 7db6fd252ca5c7c3e91288ed9d738493
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 eecf74a5bf222533d481054850e06ded

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Risk.CoinMiner

This report identifies xmrigg.exe by MD5 6b33c34623f3051a996f38e536d158af. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 6b33c34623f3051a996f38e536d158af.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.